Young Artist Auditions

For over 50 years, the Rochester Philharmonic League has annually sponsored the Young Artist Auditions. The RPL supports the education and outreach programs of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.

YAA 2012 Winners:

Tessa Martin Award for Female Vocalist
Winner:  Michaela Swan, Penfield High – Junior
Runner-up:  Kirstie Lynn Mosher, Livonia Senior High – Junior

Dorothea P. Allen Award for Male Vocalist
Winner:  Emmett Tross, School of the Arts – Senior
Runner-up:  Aaron Bigeleisen, McQuaid Jesuit High – Junior

Mildred Ness Award for Piano
Winner: Duo Xu, Williamsville East High – Sophomore

Albright Award for Strings
Winner:  Dylan Kennedy, violin, Victor Senior High – Senior
Runner-up:  Ilya Kim, violin, School of the Arts – Junior

Helen & George Greer Instrumental Award
Winner:  Hayley Miller, flute, Canandaigua Academy – Junior
Runner-up:  Marcus Kreiger, marimba, School of the Arts – Senior

Aldridge-Tinker Scholarship for Instrumentalists
Winner:  Rachel Mills, cello, Webster Schroeder High – Senior

Jan DeGaetani Scholarship for Vocalists
Emily Helenbrook, soprano, Alexander High – Senior

Special Award
Emmett Tross. tenor, School of the Arts - Senior